📷 Mt Mawson
Oceania
Mt Mawson
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
1.8cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Mt Mawson is a ski resort in Oceania, Australia. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 22/100 (Fair). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~2 cm (0.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:06 UTC.
Resort Guide
Mt Mawson is a ski resort located within Mount Field National Park in southern Tasmania, Australia, offering a unique alpine experience with natural snowfields and a relaxed, club-based atmosphere. The resort features three rope tows servicing gentle to intermediate terrain, making it suitable for families and those seeking a quieter, less commercialized environment. Key amenities include a day shelter, basic facilities, and access to scenic backcountry areas, with the resort standing out for its natural setting and community-run operations.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mt Mawson
Lifts
3
Skiable area
35 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Lift fleet
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Independent
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Currently, Mt Mawson is experiencing overcast conditions with a temperature of 1°C. Unfortunately, there has been no new snow in the past week, leaving the season total at just 33cm, which is significantly above the 5-year average of 7cm for this time of year.
AI-generated summaryDepth
No reliable depth reading available.
Recent
There has been no snowfall in the last 7 days.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook suggests minimal accumulation, averaging around 2cm.
Historic
This season's total of 33cm is 473% higher than the 5-year average of 7cm to date.
Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:06 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Australia & Tasmania region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:06 PM UTC
Freezing Level
1487m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
1250m
Temp
1.5°C
Wind
26.6km/h
Snow Depth
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Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Mid-Mountain
1284m
Temp
--°C
Wind
29km/h
Snow Depth
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Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
1.8cm
Summit
1318m
Temp
1.1°C
Wind
26.6km/h
Snow Depth
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Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
1.5cm
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level above summit — rain risk at lower elevations
Live Conditions
Mt Mawson Webcams
Southern Tasmania Ski Association
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Mt Mawson (southern alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 3:06 PM
Sat, Aug 22 1 / -18cm11.6mm | Sun, Aug 23 6 / 0 | Mon, Aug 24 6 / 21mm | Tue, Aug 25 6 / 21.1mm | Wed, Aug 26 8 / -1 | Thu, Aug 27 8 / -1 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 2.4 | 0.1 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 3.4 | 0.2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | -1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| Wind (km/h) | 25 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 12 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 63 | 67 | 49 | 40 | 48 | 39 | 51 | 56 | 39 | 12 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 27 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1318m)
10-Day Forecast
Sat
22
❄️
1.4°
-1.2°
0.6cm
32 km/h
Sun
23
☁️
5.8°
-0.5°
23 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
6.4°
2°
27 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
5.5°
1.7°
11 km/h
Wed
26
☁️
8.1°
-1.3°
8 km/h
Thu
27
☁️
7.8°
-0.9°
21 km/h
Fri
28
☁️
6.3°
1°
18 km/h
Sat
29
☁️
7.5°
2.6°
18 km/h
Sun
30
☁️
6.7°
1.1°
13 km/h
Mon
31
☁️
6.9°
0.8°
23 km/h
Summit elevation (1318m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:06 PM UTC
33.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+373%
vs 5-Year Avg
7cm avg by now
+50%
vs 30-Year Avg
22cm avg by now
7cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 33.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~33.1 cm. That's 373% above the 5-year average (7 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 50% above the 30-year average (22 cm).
Mt Mawson Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 49cm with an average of 28 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 3.9cm | 3 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2.5cm |
| July | 9.9cm | 5 days | 0cm | 3cm | 4.5cm |
| August | 14.8cm | 7 days | 1cm | 5cm | 5.2cm |
| September | 12.5cm | 6 days | 0cm | 4cm | 5cm |
| October | 5cm | 4 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2.6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 15, 2026
Through Oct 5, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 5 past El Niño winters at Mt Mawson, ERA5 season snowfall median was 42 cm (17 in), about 8% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
42 cm
5 El Niño winters · 8% above median
All-season median
39 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 5 | 42 cm | 25 cm – 58 cm | 2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997 |
| La Niña | 4 | 33 cm | 19 cm – 55 cm | 2022, 2010, 1999, 1998 |
| ENSO-neutral | 21 | 39 cm | 30 cm – 78 cm | 2025, 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Mt Mawson
- Where is Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson is a ski resort in Australia.
- How high is Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson runs from a base elevation of 1,250 m (4,101 ft) to a summit of 1,318 m (4,324 ft), giving a vertical drop of 68 m (223 ft).
- How big is Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson has 35 acres (14 hectares) of skiable terrain, 7 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson is on the Independent. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Mt Mawson?
- Mt Mawson typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
